BIG 2012 Trend – Carnations

July 24, 2012 in Uncategorized

So we all know about the carnation and the typical stereotype, simply put everyone thinks of them as a cheap flower, but we are here to break that stereotype!

Biggest trend of the New Year?? That’s right it’s the carnation and it’s making a big comeback!! From A-list Celebrities like Martha Stewart to your everyday local flower shops, we are seeing the trend coming to a head.

When high-quality carnations are tastefully arranged, they can be an eye-catching, sweet-smelling, long-lasting addition to any bouquet. When arranged in a bouquet they can resemble a peony. The carnation is so much less expensive than the peony that you can have a larger bouquet. They are also a perfect compliment to peonies in any bouquet.

Carnations come in a variety of colors that can be stunning!! Light yellows, whites, pale pinks, hot pinks, light and dark purples and even a few variegated that add a lovely spark to any bouquet.

Carnations express love, fascination and distinction, and every color carries a unique meaning:

White carnations suggest pure love and good luck

Light red symbolizes admiration

Dark red represents deep love and affection

Purple carnations imply unpredictability

Pink carnations carry the greatest significance, beginning with the belief that they first appeared on earth from the Virgin Mary’s tears – making them the symbol of a mother’s undying love